Bedford Borough Council takes great care to recruit the very best people so that the services we provide to our community are first class. We believe that the best work gets done in an environment that’s enjoyable and which values, supports and encourages the development of its employees. In return we expect our employees to work hard and be committed to help us achieve our vision and share our values.

Children’s Services

Specialist Services Commissioning Officer

£27,358 - £29,909 per annum

37 hours per week

Quote ref: 0010009

Permanent

Childrens Services are looking for an enthusiastic worker to join our commissioning team to cover maternity leave. You will be planning, implementing, monitoring and reviewing childrens services contracts and spot purchasing arrangements for specialist family support services to meet the needs of the children and families we work with. You will be part of a small but busy and supportive team and will work with a variety of departments and teams including Childrens Social Care, Procurement and Finance helping to implement the local authority’s statutory duties of care and safeguarding.

For full job details visit www.bedford.gov.uk

Closing date 27^th January 2019.

Interview date 6^th & 8^th February 2019.